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BNS Section 247: Fraudulently Obtaining Decree For Sum Not Due
Section 247 falls under Chapter 14 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Chapter 14 covers offences of false evidence and offences against public justice. Each section under this chapter deals with different offences related to matters that obstruct the delivery of public justice. Section 247 specifically deals with false cases. Let us take a closer look at its provisions.
Definition of BNS Section 247
Section 247 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 states:
“Whoever fraudulently obtains a decree or order against any person for a sum not due, or for a larger sum than is due or for any property or interest in property to which he is not entitled, or fraudulently causes a decree or order to be executed against any person after it has been satisfied or for anything in respect of which it has been satisfied, or fraudulently suffers or permits any such act to be done in his name, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.”
Explanation and Illustration of Section 247
This section is applicable to any person within the sovereign borders of India, whether citizen, resident or otherwise. It deals with the offence of filing a false case. Let us break down the section to get a better understanding of it.
Offence
This section is supplementary to Section 245. As per section 245, if a person asks another person to file a fake case against himself or herself for any fraudulent means or ends, then it shall be considered an offence under the provisions of this section. Section 247 states that a person who files a false case at the behest of another person shall be considered an offender.
In simple words, if a person asks another person to file a false against himself with the intention to commit fraud, and the other person actually files the false case in collusion with that person, the person who asks another person to file a false case is punished under Section 245, while the person who actually files the false case is punished under Section 247.
A person may want to have a case filed against themselves for many fraudulent reasons. Some examples are:
This section gives specific illustrations of the kind of fake cases that may be filed that count as an offence:
However, there is one very important qualifying factor that must be taken into consideration before such an act can be considered an offence. There person must obtain a decree or order from the court. In other words, merely filing a case is not enough. There has to actually be a judgement or decree ordering the payment of the false dues or the execution and seizure of the contentious property.
Punishment
If any of the above actions are performed and an order or decree is passed to that extent, then such an action shall be prosecuted under the provisions of section 247 and if found guilty shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
The above actions may not be an offence under this section if:
Illustration
A files a case against Z for money owed. Z, knowing that A is likely to win the case and obtain a court order against him, approaches B. B, who actually has no claims against Z, files a fake claim for compensation against Z on Z’s insistence. Z does not contest B’s charges and accepts B’s claim causing the court to pass an order against Z. Later Z settles the matter with B by paying him a small amount as remuneration for filing the false case and Z avoids paying A by claiming that he became bankrupt after settling B’s case. Z has committed an offence under section 245. B has committed an offence under section 247.
Disclaimer: The examples provided are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. They should not be used for legal proceedings or decision-making. For specific legal matters, please consult a qualified legal professional.
Key Points of BNS 247
This section deals with: Making false or fictitious claims against debt not due.
Description of offence:
Punishment for offence:
Exceptions to offence:
Differences Between Section 247 of BNS and its equivalent IPC section
The BNS came into force on July 1, 2024, effectively replacing the Indian Penal Code. Section 247 of BNS replaces Section 208 of the IPC. Let us look at the changes that have been made in the provisions of the new section in comparison to the old one.
| BNS Sections/Subsections | Subject | IPC Sections | Summary of Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245 | Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due. | 208 | No change. |
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